Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/01/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'd have my IIIF on me on my bike in a tummy or fanny pack. I think the best shock absorber is people. If I get in a crash I'd be at least as messed up as my Leica at the age of 63. On 1/13/14 12:57 PM, "Daniel Ridings" <dlridings at gmail.com> wrote: > Yeah, the vibrations had me worried too. The saddle bag is cushioned a bit, > but after 12 hours or so, I guess it could add up. > > I'll give my GF a try ? I forget which one I use, GF1? Same/Same. > > I took my Rolleicord on one trip (in a handlebar bag). It didn't leave much > room for snacks :-) > > Daniel > > On Jan 13, 2014, at 3:59 PM, "Nathan Wajsman" <photo at frozenlight.eu> > wrote: > >> Hi Daniel, >> >> Finally the thread veers towards the combination of cycling and photo :-) >> >> Here are my two cents (Euro, so about 2.7 US cents): I would not take a >> Leica on a bike trip unless you have a way to carry it so that it really >> shielded from the vibrations of the road, bumps etc. I think the RF >> alignment would get knocked off quickly otherwise. >> >> I use a Panasonic GF2 for my cycling, either with the 1.7/20mm or the >> 14-42 zoom. Since I usually only cycle during the day, there is enough >> light to basically be at ISO 100 most of the time, so image quality is >> quite good. The camera is small and light, and it is protected from the >> elements by being in my Ortlieb handlebar bag which is very waterproof, >> based on rainy weather tests conducted in both Spain and Denmark :-) In >> addition to the camera, my wallet, cellphone, keys, spare inner tube and >> some other small odds and ends also live in that handlebar bag. >> >> Cheers, >> Nathan >> >> Op Ma, 13 januari, 2014 15:48, schreef Daniel Ridings: >>> Thanks, Ric, for the input of common sense. Yes, it's just for for fun. >>> >>> It would be even more fun if I could figure out how to carry a Leica with >>> me on my bike trips. My bike trips tend to be long (day-trips around >>> 300km >>> and back-to-back day-trips up to 1000 km). I can't have the IIIf in a >>> jersey pocket since it would rub my back raw. Maybe this year I'll just >>> put >>> it in the side pocket of a Carradice (we're getting real close to Tilley >>> territory here) Burly saddle bag and hope for the best. It rains a lot >>> sometimes and 12 hours in the rain can be an issue, but not as great of >>> an >>> issue as something electronic. >>> >>> Daniel >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Nathan Wajsman >> photo at frozenlight.eu >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Mark William Rabiner Photographer http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/